CVE-2018-8445

Name: CVE-2018-8445
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-13T00:29:04.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8445 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8336, CVE-2018-8419, CVE-2018-8442, CVE-2018-8443, CVE-2018-8446.. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8336, CVE-2018-8419, CVE-2018-8442, CVE-2018-8443, CVE-2018-8446.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.78%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server	1803

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8445Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105225Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041635Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8445Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8445?

How severe is CVE-2018-8445?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8445 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8445?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST